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News from December 2024

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Wreaths Across America Day honors veterans with nationwide tributes

By Kankakee Times | Dec 14, 2024

On Wreaths Across America Day, the nation pauses to honor its veterans.

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Which former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Dec. 17?

By Kankakee Times | Dec 14, 2024

These former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

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State Rep. Jackie Haas: ' Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million'

By Kankakee Times | Dec 13, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas announced a funding opportunity for local fire departments in a Facebook post dated December 11.

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386 students enrolled at St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 in 2022-23 school year

By Kankakee Times | Dec 13, 2024

Enrollment at St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kankakee County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 7

By Kankakee Times | Dec 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education met December 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 13, 2024

Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education met 7 p.m. Thursday, December 12

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Manteno Community Unit School District 5 in 2022-23 school year?

By Kankakee Times | Dec 13, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 31.1% of the students in Manteno Community Unit School District 5 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Kankakee County in week ending Dec. 7

By Kankakee Times | Dec 13, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Westmont Village Fire Pension Board of Trustees met Dec. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 13, 2024

Westmont Village Fire Pension Board of Trustees met Friday, Dec. 13

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Nancy M. Capps, Cherished Marketing Director and Storyteller, Passes Away at 70

By Kankakee Times | Dec 13, 2024

Nancy M. Capps passed away on Dec. 11. Below is the obituary.

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National Guard celebrates 388 years of service

By Kankakee Times | Dec 13, 2024

The U.S. National Guard marks another year since its founding in 1636, maintaining its status as the oldest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Robin Kelly discusses collaboration on gun violence prevention

By Kankakee Times | Dec 13, 2024

Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently engaged with key figures and organizations on issues concerning gun violence prevention and healthcare access.

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Which former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Dec. 16?

By Kankakee Times | Dec 13, 2024

This former Kankakee Times area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Dec. 16.

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Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 welcomes 450 students in 2022-23 school year

By Kankakee Times | Dec 12, 2024

Enrollment at Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Westmont Village Planning & Zoning Commission met Dec. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 12, 2024

Westmont Village Planning & Zoning Commission met Wednesday, Dec. 11

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Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Dec. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 12, 2024

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 11

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Iroquois County Board met Dec. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 12, 2024

Iroquois County Board met Tuesday, Dec. 10

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Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee met Dec. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 12, 2024

Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 11

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Kankakee County Board met Dec. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 12, 2024

Kankakee County Board met Tuesday, Dec. 10

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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Wabash County as of Dec. 8

By Kankakee Times | Dec 12, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Wabash County as of the week ending Dec. 8.